Taconite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Taconite and Epidosite

The general Taconite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Taconite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Taconite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Epidosite

The history of Taconite and Epidosite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Taconite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

Taconite and Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Taconite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Taconite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Taconite is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Taconite and Epidosite discoverer. The Discoverer of Taconite is Newton Horace Winchell and the discoverer of Epidosite is Unknown.

Etymology of Taconite and Epidosite

Along with Taconite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Taconite and Epidosite. Etymology of Taconite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Taconite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Taconite is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England while that of Epidosite is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Taconite and Epidosite are listed below.

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock